Unlike the main plot, where the stakes are often too high and defeat means death or worse, with a good tournament the protagonists can easily lose, and in fact a lot of them are required to lose since only one (or in this tag team tournament, two) can win. I’m not sure if I’ve ever written a post on this alone – though if so I need to – but what I like about both tournament arcs and sports anime is that the protagonists can lose. This is half a sidebar, but I love tournament arcs. Sure, it’s not really his fault that building Byakushiki knocked her personal IS behind on development – it’s not like Ichika maliciously decided to screw her over – but it’s both reasonable and there’s finally a girl who’s not instantly smitten with the King of Dense. While I’m not sure how Tatenashi expects her imouto to not figure out she sent Ichika when he’s, you know, her roommate, what I liked is there actually being a reason for Kanzashi to be annoyed at Ichika. If this weren’t a harem story there’d be no one coming to save you. I understand that passive women are attractive to a lot of guys and maybe in Japanese culture at large, but sitting around hoping someone will save her is not something I like. What I didn’t like is that she’s passively waiting for a hero.
INFINITE STRATOS S2 CHARACTERS PLUS
First of all I like that she’s an obviously socially awkward introvert who likes to watch anime, because that’s something familiar to a lot of us, plus the show she was watching made me think of Samumenco, which is appreciated. So Sarashiki Kanzashi ( Mimori Suzuko) has finally been officially introduced, and she’s a mixed bag for me so far. You’re still at the bottom of the rankings, Cecilia. Uncommonly good storytelling for this series, that.
The thing I liked was how believable the scene was constructed – it seemed natural that Char would wait until Ichika had enjoyed her food a bit, and also that Rin would intrude during their short lunch period. How great is that? They just screwed up when they didn’t ask Ichika to be their partner right then. Even as a guy who can cook quite well and does so frequently, I can tell you that a woman cooking for me is very much appreciated, because not only will it probably be delicious (or I’m going to damn well say it does! The first few times, at least) but it shows they’re putting in time and effort for me. Special points do go to Char and Rin for trying to go after Ichika via his stomache. Chifuyu doesn’t want a baka onna as a sister-in-law. You really ought to lay off on the pointless yandere antics though, Laura. Honestly I would have put my money on Laura, who if Tatenasi didn’t beat her to the punch would probably be Ichika’s partner now. They know that at least five girls are angling for Ichika (and if you add in Tatenashi and, you know, the rest of the student body, the number shoots higher), but they all assume Ichika is going to pick them? Even had Tatenashi not thrown a wrench in things I don’t even think current favorite Houki should have expected to get the nod. It’s not just Houki, but all these girls are delusional. What high schooler falls asleep that quickly while being carried on he crush’s back? Mind the details, storytellers. One gripe though: her suddenly falling asleep and basically sleep-confessing to Ichika? So convenient. Not a bad choice, even if he’s passing up the frankly superior Char (fight me, other ships!!). It’s hard to escape the fact that Ichika seems to prefer Houki though. I don’t hate her – she’s very cute when she goes into deredere mode, and I love how strong she is – I just prefer Char myself. Now this may surprise you, but Houki being ahead actually doesn’t annoy me. He gets flustered by the ecchi, sure, but it never feels romantic unless it’s with Houki. Maybe this is just Friday margaritas talking, but I don’t remember Ichika ever reacting to any girl – no, not even Char or Laura, though Char comes closest – as much as he does with Houki. No worries if no one gets it, it’s a bit obscure). (Bonus points for whoever guesses the manga I stole that line from. What the photo shoot drove home to me is that Ichika really only reacts to Houki. Ichika wants to protect his nakama, and she mentally inserts her own name? Of course he does mean her as well, but you’re getting ahead of yourself, Houki-chan. Better yet was how thoroughly delusional she was. A maiden in love, eh? (Though Golden Time proves this can cut both ways). I enjoyed how quickly she abandoned her supposed principles – though I think it was more of being embarrassed, not seeing the point, and not giving a fuck – in order to get a daito with Ichika. Oh Houki, your principles are so flexible. Houki is deredere, Madoka is angry, and Sarashiki imouto is finally here.
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